What are We Doing Next? Ms. O’Ryan’s Drawing Classes
Portraits of Texture
Artist of Study: Chuck Close Chuck Close is known for his gigantically sized photorealistic portraits. His work is based on using a grid, but he goes even deeper. His paintings can take years to complete and are original in form and idea. Chuck is known for being a leading figure in the contemporary art world.
Chuck Close (Just because we all love Sesame Street)
CREATED IN 2000
So....now what? Two Options: 1. Create a portrait in sharpie with black and white texture. 2. Create a portrait in paint using color and texture.
Option #1: Sharpie
12”x18” paper. 6”x8” photograph. On paper, grid using 1”squares. On photograph, grid using 1/2” squares. Decide on levels of textures and value. Doodle out designs, and repeat these designs throughout the image. Remember the Key Terms: Value and Texture
Value and Texture
Option 2: Paint
Option #2: Paint Same size dimensions as sharpie, except student can work in a larger size if desired. Acrylic or tempera paint Practice creating paint squares with textures and values by using a variety of colors. Remember that color shows value!
Deadline: May 7th